Station 9: Celebrating African American Holidays

What does Juneteenth celebrate?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of slavery in the United States

• The beginning of the Civil Rights Movement

• The birth of Martin Luther King Jr.

In which month is Black History Month celebrated in the United States?

• January

• February

• March

• April

Who created the holiday of Kwanzaa?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Malcolm X

• Maulana Karenga

• Rosa Parks

On which day is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed each year?

• January 1st

• February 21st

• Third Monday of January

• Fourth Monday of January

Which African-American holiday is also celebrated in December?

• Independence Day

• Kwanzaa

• Juneteenth

• Mardi Gras

Answer explanation

Final Station Clue: What word does the secret message spell?

Final secret message clue: S